No “female presenting” nipples. No "sexual solicitation.” Ads for “health,” but not for “pleasure”. Breasts can be touched but not “squeezed.” Or maybe they can? It all depends on the judgment of an anonymous under-trained moderator who might be on…
This presentation will explain the findings of a paper published in the 2021 edition of the Charleston Law Review. The authors will discuss the origins of human trafficking in commercial sex, as well as sexual abuse more broadly, and the…
For years, “allies” have told sex workers they have no rights and that only new legislation will protect them. In a groundbreaking decision, a federal magistrate judge in Gililland v. Southwestern Oregon Community College held that a nursing program’s targeted…
The long legacy of “chosen family” is rightfully touted as a pillar of strength within queer and polyamorous communities. Yet, at the same time, LGBTQIA+ older adults are more likely to face social isolation, among other disparities. What happens when…
With the legal future of abortion care in jeopardy, abortion remains inaccessible for many people — existing obstacles to care were only compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, which revealed the necessity of telehealthcare for abortion. carafem, a reproductive health care…
Viewing boundaries as not just barriers, but as parameters for safe and necessary vulnerability, we explore a multidimensional framework of this popular concept. The presentation highlights contexts for boundaries ranging from the psychotherapy office to social media memes. We consider…
Trans Sex Workers experience a higher rate of Human Rights Violations than nearly any other population. This workshop will help you to greater understand the disconnect and how to stand up for Trans Sex Workers.
We invite sexual health and freedom advocates to join us in this conversation and action planning session. Heart to Hand’s Sexual Health in Everything (SHE) Campaign is dedicated to creating space for Black women ages 18-30 to talk about sex…
We will take a deep dive into how the commercial sex industry, BDSM, and Safe/Sane/Consensual practices that have been represented historically through different anime genres, with a brief discussion on the differences between trafficking and consensual sex work. Characters and…
You don’t need to be an escort or stripper to benefit from advancements in sex workers rights. Frequently referred to as “canaries in the coalmine”, sex workers are among the first to experience and resist creeping injustices that will eventually…